Veteran services at Mockler Funeral Home
Veteran families in Caribou, ME can turn to Mockler Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $3,660 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation options and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Mockler Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 0% above the Maine median ($2,350). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, about 2 miles from Mockler Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Mockler Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 133 funeral homes in Maine. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Mockler Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,350. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Mockler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mockler Funeral Home is located at 24 Reservoir Street in Caribou, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 492-9385. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mockler Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mockler Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation options, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mockler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mockler Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mockler Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Mockler Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous family service in Caribou and surrounding communities since 1920.
- 24/7 phone availability, with a Mockler family member or staff always answering calls.
- Specialization in Veteran Services, assisting with VA burial benefits and national cemetery eligibility.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including photos, videos, artwork, music, and literary readings.
- Comprehensive pre-planning resources, including an online form, checklist, and guidance on funding options.
- Dedicated grief support resources, such as the 'Griefwords Library' and 'Sacred Transitions'.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.